Buying LMS

Cornerstone-Saba Acquisition: What Does it Mean for LMS Customers?

March 4, 2020

Have you heard the news? Last week – less than two months into 2020 – one of the biggest acquisitions in learning systems history was announced. Cornerstone plans to acquire Saba for a hefty $1.395 billion. Yawn. As you may have read in my [...learn more...]

Is Open Source Ready for Extended Enterprise Learning?

December 17, 2019

Are open source learning systems ready for the extended enterprise? See why open source LMS platforms are ready for business prime time

You may know me as an independent learning systems consultant. But I’m also a recovering LMS sales guy. Six years ago I pivoted after 14 years on the front lines with two major commercial LMS vendors. I learned a lot during those years. I also [...learn more...]

Need to Calculate LMS ROI? Here’s How Business Leaders Do The Math

December 11, 2019

How to calculate LMS ROI - wth cost-benefit or net present value analysis

EDITOR’S NOTE: Because extended enterprise learning involves multiple disciplines, we sometimes ask other experts to share their insights. Today we feature advice from Ajay Pangarkar, CTDP, FCPA, FCMA and President of CentralKnowledge. Ajay [...learn more...]

How Can Associations Improve Member Education? Ask a Learning Tech Analyst

November 6, 2019

How can associations improve member education? Independent learning tech analyst John Leh answers your questions

We’ve all heard about today’s rapidly changing workforce dynamics and the critical shortage of qualified labor. Almost daily, new statistics highlight the need for effective skills training and professional development. In this [...learn more...]

Got LMS Implementation Questions? Ask a Learning Tech Analyst

September 11, 2019

What should you know about LMS implementation? Q&A with learning tech analyst John Leh

Welcome back to our “Ask Me Anything” column! Previously, we explored extended enterprise learning tech trends, and talked about how organizations can choose the best learning system for their needs. Today, let’s move to the next [...learn more...]

Association LMS Buyers Companion – 2019 Edition

August 7, 2019

Association LMS buyers guide 2019 - a collection of free resources from independent learning tech analyst, John Leh

August is here – and not a moment too soon! Most of us look forward to this month as an opportunity to take a break from work. These dog days of summer invite us to relax and recharge before we jump into back-to-school activities and the fall [...learn more...]

Software Demo Success: How to Present Your LMS In Its Best Light

July 31, 2019

Want your software demo to succeed? Read these tips for learning systems sales teams by and independent LMS selection consultant

If you’re a learning systems vendor, this scenario should sound familiar. Your sales team recently crafted a strong proposal in response to an LMS RFP, and the buyer has given your company a thumbs up. Congratulations! However, a full-scale [...learn more...]

How to Choose the Right LMS? Ask a Learning Tech Analyst

July 16, 2019

How to choose the right LMS - Read the FAQ with independent learning systems analyst John Leh

When modern archaeologists excavated the ancient city of Pompeii from the ashes of Mt. Vesuvius, they found a shop sign that said, “Caveat emptor” (or as we say in English, “Buyer beware”). Although 2000 years have passed [...learn more...]

Is Your RFP Response On Point? Tips for Learning Systems Vendors

June 19, 2019

Learning systems vendors: How can you develop a stronger LMS RFP Response? Tips from independent learning systems consultants at Talented Learning

You’ve been scanning inbound email messages for important updates when suddenly a new subject line catches your eye: “Request for Proposal: LMS for ABC Corporation.” A qualified business opportunity is knocking at your door! You [...learn more...]

How Do You Find an LMS That Nails Extended Enterprise Learning?

May 29, 2019

How do you find an LMS for extended enterprise learning? Learn from a real-world learning platform selection case with independent analyst John Leh

No doubt about it. If employees are the only learning audience you serve, it’s easy to find an LMS that will meet your needs. For decades, corporate training programs have focused on employee compliance training and skills development. So [...learn more...]

Should You Use an Employee LMS for Extended Enterprise Learning?

May 8, 2019

Should you use your employee LMS for extended enterprise learning in 2019? Independent consultant John Leh shared his advice

Early in 2014, I set out to answer a question I constantly hear as a learning systems selection consultant: “Should we use our employee LMS to educate external audiences?” Back then, I didn’t definitively say “yes” or [...learn more...]

Innovative LMS Features: Real or Hype?

February 20, 2019

Are new LMS Features Real or Hype? See this learning innovation reality check by Independent learning tech analyst John Leh

One thing you can count on from learning systems – there’s never a lack of new LMS features to grab your attention. Have you checked out any trade show demos or marketing materials lately? Artificial intelligence, machine learning, content [...learn more...]

2019 Talented Learning Awards: Continuing Education Systems

February 13, 2019

What are the best continuing education systems for 2019? Find out who won LMS vendor awards from Talented Learning!

Last week we kicked-off the 2019 Talented Learning Awards by honoring the best learning systems in our first category – corporate extended enterprise systems. And this week the celebration continues, as we recognize excellence in our second [...learn more...]

Top Learning Systems Trends – A 2019 Extended Enterprise Market Guide

January 8, 2019

How are top learning systems trends shaping the extended enterprise market in 2019? Check this guide by independent analyst John Leh

Welcome to our 5th annual trends post! When you look at the list below you might wonder why we’re not calling this our 2019 Book of Learning Systems Trends. Well, a lot is happening in extended enterprise learning and we want to touch on all [...learn more...]

LMS Awards Just Got Better: A New Way to Celebrate Learning Systems Excellence

December 18, 2018

How can you improve LMS Awards? Independent learning tech analyst John Leh outlines a new approach

As 2018 ends, the technology awards season is kicking into full swing. So I’m not surprised when Talented Learning fans ask me when we’ll announce our annual LMS Awards. (Spoiler alert), I’m not revealing awards today but they [...learn more...]

You Just Selected a Shiny New LMS. Great! Now What?

November 29, 2018

You've just selected a shiny new LMS - How do you keep it fresh after that exciting "new" feeling fades

Remember the excitement you felt as a kid when you opened a holiday gift? Even as adults, there’s nothing quite like the joy of adding something new to our lives. But sooner or later, the thrill wears off. Most of the once-shiny objects that [...learn more...]

Does Your Business Really Need an LMS? Straight Talk with “The eLearning Coach”

October 9, 2018

Does your business REALLY need an LMS? Independent learning tech analyst John Leh talks with "The Elearning Coach" Connie Malamed

Earlier this year, I was fortunate to be interviewed by one of the learning community’s most talented instructional designers and thought leaders, Connie Malamed (aka “The eLearning Coach“). The resulting podcast is titled [...learn more...]

What Factors Are Shaping the LMS Market? 2018 Learning Systems FAQ

August 29, 2018

LMS market trends 2018 - mid-year questions and answers with independent learning tech analyst John Leh

As an independent learning systems consultant, I’m often asked to share my opinion about what’s happening in the LMS market. Last month, I published a mid-year learning technology trends update. At that time, I promised to share [...learn more...]

Software Demo Tips: What Works? Ask an LMS Selection Consultant

August 21, 2018

What's in a winning LMS demonstration? Software demo tips from independent LMS consultant John Leh

If you subscribe to this blog, or listen to our podcasts, or attend our webinars, you probably think of Talented Learning as a free source of fiercely indeperndent information for LMS buyers and sellers – but that’s only part of our [...learn more...]

LMS Selection Roulette: Who Can You Trust?

August 17, 2017

LMS selection can seem like a gamble. But consultant John Leh says it's wise to trust a proven process

It happens at least once a week. I bump into LinkedIn posts from learning professionals who are overwhelmed by LMS challenges. Often, these posts attract dozens of responses from LMS vendors, each claiming they offer the best solution, based on [...learn more...]

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